Niger vs Nigeria
head-to-head record
- Niger wins
- 0
- Draws
- 1
- Nigeria wins
- 4
5 meetings, 1963 to 2015Goals: Niger 1, Nigeria 8
Niger and Nigeria have met 5 times since 1963. Nigeria have won 4, Niger 0, and 1 match ended level. They last met on 8 September 2015, when Nigeria won 2–0 in a friendly.
The 5 meetings have produced 9 goals, 1.80 per game. The biggest win is Nigeria’s 3–1 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying in 2007. Nigeria are unbeaten in the last five meetings (4 wins, 1 draw). They went 43 years without meeting, between 1963 and 2006.
Who has won more, Niger or Nigeria?
All matches5 matches
Competitive3 matches
Friendlies2 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Niger 1, Nigeria 81.80 per game
- First meeting
- Nigeria 1–0 NigerAfrican Friendship Games, 12 Apr 1963
- Most recent
- Nigeria 2–0 NigerFriendly, 8 Sept 2015
- Nigeria’s biggest win
- Niger 1–3 NigeriaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 17 Jun 2007
- Most goals in a meeting
- Niger 1–3 NigeriaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 17 Jun 2007
- Current run
- Nigeria unbeaten in 5
- TFN Elo rating now
- Niger 1483 (106th), Nigeria 1819 (36th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Nigeria2Niger0
Friendly
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
- Niger0Nigeria0
Friendly
Niamey, Niger
- Niger1Nigeria3
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Niamey, Niger
- Nigeria2Niger0
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Abuja, Nigeria
- Nigeria1Niger0
African Friendship Games
Dakar, Senegal (neutral)
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Niger's home games
2 matches
011
NigerDrawsNigeria
In Nigeria's home games
2 matches
002
NigerDrawsNigeria
At neutral venues
1 match
001
NigerDrawsNigeria
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Niger | Draws | Nigeria | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1–5 |
| Friendly | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0–2 |
| African Friendship Games | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–1 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1 | 1 | |
| 2000s | 2 | 6 | |
| 2010s | 2 | 2 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Niger | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | None | 31963 to 2007 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 12012 | 51963 to 2015 |
Questions answered
How many times have Niger and Nigeria played each other?
5 times, starting on 12 April 1963. 3 of those meetings were competitive and 2 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Niger and Nigeria?
Nigeria, with 4 wins to 0. 1 match ended level.
What is the biggest win in Niger vs Nigeria?
Nigeria’s 3–1 win in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on 17 June 2007 in Niamey.
When did Niger and Nigeria last play?
On 8 September 2015 in Port Harcourt, when Nigeria won 2–0 in a friendly.
What is the competitive record between Niger and Nigeria?
In 3 competitive matches, Niger have 0 wins, Nigeria have 3, and 0 ended level.
Every Niger vs Nigeria result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 2–0 | Niger | Friendly | Port Harcourt, Nigeria | |
| Niger | 0–0 | Nigeria | Friendly | Niamey, Niger | |
| Niger | 1–3 | Nigeria | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Niamey, Niger | |
| Nigeria | 2–0 | Niger | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Abuja, Nigeria | |
| Nigeria | 1–0 | Niger | African Friendship Games | Dakar, Senegal (neutral) |
Recent form
Niger
- Lat AlgeriaFriendly1–2Tue 6 Oct 2026
- Lat GabonAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying0–2Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Wv LesothoAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying2–1Fri 25 Sept 2026
- Lv MauritaniaFriendly0–1Mon 8 Jun 2026
- Dv BeninFriendly1–1Fri 5 Jun 2026
Nigeria
- Dat RussiaFriendly3–3Tue 6 Oct 2026
- Lv Guinea-BissauAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying0–3Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Wv MadagascarAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying2–1Fri 25 Sept 2026
- Lat PortugalFriendly1–2Wed 10 Jun 2026
- Dat PolandFriendly2–2Wed 3 Jun 2026
Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.